Contents | Sharp VL-WD250U specification

Contents

Operation References

Preparation

Basic Operations

Useful Features

Part Names	1
Quick Reference List	4
On-screen Display Index	5
Warning Indicators	6
Charging the Battery Pack	7
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack	8
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet	9
Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette	10
Installing the Lithium Memory Battery	11
Selecting the Language for the On-screen
Display	12
Setting the Date and Time	13
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording	14
Adjusting the Hand Strap	15
Using the Lens Cap	15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	15
Using the Viewfinder	16
Using the LCD Monitor	17
Camera Recording
Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode	18
Zooming	19
Tips on Recording Positions	19
Remaining Recording Time Display	20
Remaining Battery Power Display	20
Playback
Playback	21
Volume Control	21
Watching the Playback on a TV	22
Video Search	23
Still	23
Using the Controls	24
Selecting the User Mode	25
Using the Menu Screens	26
Camera Recording
Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode	27
Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode	28
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)	28
Setting the Digital Zoom	29
Gamma Brightness Compensation	30
Gain-up	31
Night Recording (Cat’s Eye)	32

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Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Contents

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VL-WD250U Model No Serial No Thank you for purchasing this camcorder from Sharp Applies to the supplied AC adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice Sharp Camcorder Iii Should never be blocked by placingPage Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackInserting a Mini DV Cassette Easy Camera Recording Tape PlaybackZooming To stop playback Supplied Accessories Vii Optional Accessories Viii Precautions Do not aim the lens at the sun High horizontal resolution DV TechnologyDV and conventional video cassette tapes PCM digital recording Contents Advanced Features AppendixXii Part Names Remote sensor p Operation Operation References Pp , 56Jack cover pp , 58 References Quick Reference List Camera mode Easy mode pVCR mode On-screen Display Index AS S E T T E Extending battery pack life Preparationreparation Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet PreparationRemoving the DC cable from the camcorder Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette Inserting a CassetteRemoving a Cassette Perform above, then take out the cassette Installing the Lithium Memory Battery Installing the Lithium BatteryRemoving the lithium battery Setting the Language Selecting the Language forOn-screen Display Changing the Language Setting the Date and Time T T I NG0 0 AM Changing to the 24-hour Time Mode Displaying the Date and Time of RecordingS P L AY Press dor yto select 24H, and then press e Adjusting the Hand Strap Using the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Open the hand strap flap 1 and the grip strap Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the DiopterClosing the viewfinder Using the LCD Monitor Closing the LCD monitor Easy Camera Recording in Full Auto Mode To turn the power offTo pause recording Maximum continuous recording and actual recording times Basic Operations Camera Recording Remaining Battery Power Display Remaining Recording Time Display Volume Control PlaybackWatching the Playback in the Viewfinder To stop playback Watching the Playback on a About the S-video socket Video Search StillBasic Operations Playback Using the Controls Power switchMENU/DISPLAY button Operation button Selecting the User Mode Useful FeaturesUser mode To select Easy mode, hold down Using the Menu Screens To turn off the menu screenPress d or y 1 to select Desired menu item, then press r Recording Mode Features Amera RecordingTo return to SP mode Recording in LP Long Play To return to 12-bit audio recording mode To return to DIS modeTurning Off the DIS Function Setting the Digital Zoom Useful Features Camera RecordingTo use optical zoom only To cancel Gamma Brightness Compensation Gamma Brightness CompensationTo obtain a brighter picture To cancel the gain-up function Gain-upCamera mode, press the Gamma Brighter button once To cancel Night Recording Night Recording Cat’s Eye Using Fade Mode Setting Fade ModeFade In and Fade Out Adeon Quick Return Edit SearchQK. RE T URN S E a RCH Selecting Still Recording Mode Using Still RecordingTo cancel the still image Still Recording Using Photo Shot mode Setting a still recording effectTo cancel still recording effect Still Recording Effect Photo Shot Auto Focus Using the Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlTurning on the Remote Control Mode Macro Shots Operating the Remote Control Remo T E onPress d or y to select ON, then press e Set the Power switch to Camera Letting the Subject MonitorShot Subject is displayed Playback Functions with the Remote Control Frame AdvanceReverse Playback Slow Using the Time Code Useful Features PlaybackOU T Displaying the time code on a TV during playback To cancel Manual Exposure mode Press e to display the exposure setting screenManual Exposure After performing above, select AUTO, then press e Advanced Features Camera Recording Press e to display the focus setting screenManual Focus To cancel Manual Focus mode Press d or y 1 to focus on the subject, then press ePress e Setting the Shutter Speed To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed Recommended Shutter Speeds To cancel White Balance Lock White Balance Lock Type of Scene Settings To cancel the scene settingScene Menu Program AE SC E NE Menu Sport Setting the Confirmation Sounds Type of Confirmation Sound SettingsTo cancel the digital picture effect Digital Picture Effects Using the Zoom Microphone Selecting Zoom Microphone ModeOOM M I C AUT O Mounting the Zoom Microphone To cancel Playback Zoom Playback ZoomPress the Zoom W button to zoom out to the widest angle To cancel Gamma Playback Gamma Playback Advanced Features Playback Using Playback EffectPlayback Effects PB E F F E C T WI PE To cancel Picture Effect Playback Picture Effect PlaybackType of Picture Effects Adjustments Adjusting the BacklightAdjusting the Picture Picture/Backlight Editing Cutting Unwanted SequencesTo stop editing Recording from an External Source To Record from an External SourceTo stop recording Press d on the Operation button Editing with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 To Record from Video EquipmentTo Record to Video Equipment Audio Dubbing Feature Normal recording modeAudio Dubbing mode Audio Recording Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbingTo quit audio dubbing Press e to begin audio dubbing. Record your narration Mode AUD I OAudio 1+2 Audio Configuring Software for PC Connection Installing the SoftwareConnecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer System Requirements Using the Software Installing Adobe Acrobat ReaderSelect your print settings, then click OK Use a wide-angle setting for fast-moving subjects Useful InformationHints for Better Shooting Lighting Precautions when using a Mini DV Cassette Appendix Mini DV CassetteCopyright Protection To protect recordings against acciden Battery Pack This camcorder uses a lithium-ion type battery packCharging Use AC Adapter/Battery Charger AppendixReplacing the Fluorescent Lamp Dew Formation Using a Cleaning Tape Commer- cially Available CleaningUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Remove the cleaning tape To cancel cleaning, press e Demonstration Mode Demo Mode of FCanceling Demo Mode EMO MOD E on Before Requesting Service Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Properly pp Specifications Service Information For the U.S Carga de la batería Colocación de la bateríaInserción de un minivideocasete DV Grabació n fá cil con la videocá mara Empleo del zoomReproducció n de cinta Para detener la reproducció n Modo Camera Modo fá cil FÁ CILModo VCR Mode Camera Mode facile FacileMode VCR Page Page Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain ServiceOsaka, Japan 0P11-M-G